Grab a cell and you’ll be ticking in no time. It usually only takes a minute or two to Swap out a Battery, depending on the type of Watch you have (some are a bear to do).

So WHERE do you buy your Batteries from?

In my area, just about any National Chain carries Watch Batteries. But generally, these are only the most common or Popular Batteries, like 357, 377, 379, and 2032 (which fits in Garage Door Openers, Remote Controls, Key FOBs, and the such).

I took a look at a bunch of different businesses and stores that sold Watch Batteries to compare.

It wasn’t easy deciding on which stores to go to, since in my area there is a Target, Walmart, Kmart, Meijer, Rite Aid, Food Town, Krogers, Menards, Walgreens, Radio Shack… and of course every Jeweler on the face of the earth.

I went with an assortment of stores to compare brands, prices and quantity with: Walgreens, Target, Walmart, Menards, Meijers, and Krogers!

The most common brand name of Battery found was Energizer (which is the brand I recommend the most). But you’ll also find Duracell and Rayovac.

Comparing Prices is not as easy as you would think, because many times they package them differently (2 Pack, 3 Pack, 4 Pack). Buying in bulk does save you some money, but only if you need that many batteries!

All in all, you can get a general feel for who carries what and what prices they have (at the time of this post – 9/29/2013). It’s also important to say that different areas and population will affect prices as well. In fact, the Walgreens up the street about 2 miles away, is $1.00 MORE than the Walgreens directly across the street. Crazy eh?

Prices fluctuate and probably will vary greatly in Deals and Quantity. But, at the time I wrote this post, these were the prices and this is what I found:

Target’s Watch Battery Prices:

STORE

BRAND

CELL

QTY

PRICE

Target

Energizer

357

1

$4.99

Target

Energizer

357

3 Pk

$7.49

Target

Energizer

364

1

$4.99

Target

Energizer

377

1

$4.99

Target

Energizer

377

2 Pk

$6.99

Target

Energizer

379

1

$4.99

Target

Energizer

389

1

$4.99

Target

Energizer

392

1

$4.99

Target

Energizer

A76

1

$4.99

Target

Energizer

2016

1

$4.99

Target

Energizer

2016

2 Pk

$6.99

Target

Energizer

2025

1

$5.24

Target

Energizer

2025

2 Pk

$6.99

Target

Energizer

2032

2 Pk

$6.99

Target

Energizer

2032

4 Pk

$12.99

Target

Energizer

2450

1

$5.69

Walmart’s Watch Battery Prices:

STORE

BRAND

CELL

QTY

PRICE

Walmart

Rayovac

357 – 303

3 Pk

$5.67

Walmart

Rayovac

364

2 Pk

$6.88

Walmart

Rayovac

376 – 377

2 Pk

$5.97

Walmart

Rayovac

379

2 Pk

$6.88

Walmart

Rayovac

384 – 392

2 Pk

$6.88

Walmart

Rayovac

A76

3 Pk

$6.88

Walmart

Rayovac

1616

2 Pk

$6.88

Walmart

Rayovac

1632

2 Pk

$6.88

Walmart

Rayovac

2016

2 Pk

$4.37

Walmart

Rayovac

2025

2 Pk

$4.37

Walmart

Rayovac

2450

2 Pk

$5.97

Walgreens Watch Battery Prices:

STORE

BRAND

CELL

QTY

PRICE

Walgreens

Energizer

319

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

357 – 303

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

357 – 303

3 Pk

$9.99

Walgreens

Energizer

362

1

$3.99

Walgreens

Energizer

364

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

371

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

377

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

377

2 Pk

$7.99

Walgreens

Energizer

379

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

386

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

389

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

391

1

$3.99

Walgreens

Energizer

392

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

395

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

397

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

A76 – Med

1

$3.99

Walgreens

Energizer

1025

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

1216

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

1220

1

$3.99

Walgreens

Energizer

1616

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

1620

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

1632

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

2016

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

2016

2 Pk

$7.99

Walgreens

Energizer

2016

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

2025

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

2025

2 Pk

$7.99

Walgreens

Energizer

2032

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

2032

2 Pk

$7.99

Walgreens

Energizer

2032

4 Pk

$11.99

Walgreens

Energizer

2430

1

$5.49

Walgreens

Energizer

2450

1

$6.99

Kroger’s Watch Battery Prices:

STORE

BRAND

CELL

QTY

PRICE

Kroger

Energizer

357

3 Pk

$6.99

Kroger

Energizer

377

2 Pk

$4.99

Kroger

Energizer

2016

2 Pk

$5.99

Kroger

Energizer

2025

2 Pk

$5.99

Kroger

Energizer

2032

1

$3.99

Kroger

Energizer

2032

2 Pk

$5.99

Kroger

Duracell

301 – 386

1

$3.99

Kroger

Duracell

303 – 357

3 Pk

$6.99

Kroger

Duracell

364

1

$3.99

Kroger

Duracell

370 – 371

1

$3.99

Kroger

Duracell

377

1

$3.99

Kroger

Duracell

379

1

$3.99

Kroger

Duracell

384 – 392

1

$3.99

Kroger

Duracell

389 – 390

1

$1.99

Kroger

Duracell

395 – 399

1

$1.99

Kroger

Duracell

1616

1

$3.99

Kroger

Duracell

2015 (76A)

1

$3.99

Kroger

Duracell

2016

2 Pk

$5.99

Kroger

Duracell

2025

2 Pk

$5.99

Kroger

Duracell

2032

1

$3.99

Kroger

Duracell

2032

2 Pk

$5.99

Meijer’s Watch Battery Prices:

STORE

BRAND

CELL

QTY

PRICE

Meijers

Energizer

357 – 303

1

$3.47

Meijers

Energizer

357 – 303

2 Pk

$5.67

Meijers

Energizer

362

1

$3.47

Meijers

Energizer

364

1

$3.47

Meijers

Energizer

371

1

$3.47

Meijers

Energizer

377

1

$3.47

Meijers

Energizer

377

2 Pk

$5.67

Meijers

Energizer

379

1

$3.47

Meijers

Energizer

386

1

$3.47

Meijers

Energizer

389

1

$3.47

Meijers

Energizer

392

1

$3.47

Meijers

Energizer

397 – 395

1

$3.47

Meijers

Energizer

1216

1

$3.47

Meijers

Energizer

1616

1

$3.47

Meijers

Energizer

1620

1

$3.47

Meijers

Energizer

1632

1

$3.47

Meijers

Energizer

2016

1

$3.47

Meijers

Duracell

2016

2 Pk

$5.67

Meijers

Energizer

2025

2 Pk

$5.67

Meijers

Energizer

2032

2 Pk

$5.67

Menards Watch Battery Prices:

STORE

BRAND

CELL

QTY

PRICE

Menards

Energizer

319

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

357 – 303

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

357/303

3 Pk

$4.97

Menards

Energizer

362

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

364

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

371

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

377

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

377

2 Pk

$4.37

Menards

Energizer

379

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

389

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

391

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

392

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

395

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

397

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

A76

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

EPX76

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

1025

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

1216

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

1220

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

1616

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

1620

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

1632

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

2025

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

2025

2 Pk

$3.97

Menards

Energizer

2032

1

$3.27

Menards

Energizer

2032

2 Pk

$3.97

Menards

Energizer

2430

1

$3.27

Surprisingly, I would normally never think about going to Menards for Watch Batteries, but comparing them to everyone else, they seem to be the cheapest for Energizer Batteries AND have one of the biggest selections as well! Great deals, make sure to check them out! I know where I’ll be buying my batteries from now on…

Do keep in mind, these prices will change (and probably do daily), so these may be higher or lower than what you find in your area.

Walgreens had a big selection, but they were also higher in price than anyone else. It’s all for the convenience of running in, grabbing an item or two and running out I guess.

Want a BETTER deal?

I would also like to point out that you can get even better deals from Amazon. They have awesome prices, but you have to also pay for shipping, which can add up. The best way to handle this is to buy other things with the Batteries to get the price up high enough to qualify for free shipping (usually $25-50). Why not? Do some Christmas shopping at the same time, and BAM you’re done! :)

Psss… Have a Jeweler Change your Battery!

If you don’t feel comfortable changing your battery yourself, you can head into any local Jewelry Store and have them put it in for you (for a slight charge). I wouldn’t recommend any other store (like Walmart) to change these batteries, only the Jewelers! They have all The Right Tools and the professional know-how to get the job done quickly. Especially when it comes to Sealing your Watch with a Watch Case Press, without Breaking the Case or Crystal. :)